Information Montenvers Mer de glace

Opening of the Mer de Glace gondola lift, the Temple of Nature and the Glaciorium on All Saints' Day from 18/10 to 2/11 included.

A glaciologist will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day during this period to read the landscape and provide information on the Mer de Glace.

The Grotte de Glace is currently closed.

For information about the train : Tel : 04 65 60 00 80 and Email : accueil@montenverstrain.com

Season & Annual passes

Take advantage of the best rates on Season & Annual passes, from 20 October to 30 November 2025 !

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Activities & Restaurants

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Activity

Glaciologist

Meeting with a glaciologist

Every day from October 18 to November 2 – Bottom station of the cable car : Meet a glaciologist who will share landscape readings and key insights about the Mer de Glace and the world of glaciers.
Hiking

Grand Balcon Nord : Montenvers - Plan de l'Aiguille

From Montenvers, a suspended trail begins that, like a balcony, winds between rocks and alpine meadows. It gently leads to Plan de l’Aiguille, offering breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks at every step
Ice Cave Visit

Ice Cave

Penetrate the innards of the Mer de Glace. Please note 170 steps each way from the top of the gondola.
Visit

Glaciorium

A space dedicated to glaciology, a veritable witness to the climate changes of our century.
Visit

Temple of nature

Discover historical projections in one of the first alpine refuges !

Restaurant

Montenvers store

Commemorate your visit !

Bar des Glaciers

Mountain restaurant: mixed salads, quiches, dish of the day, pastries, homemade pastries. In summer, homemade ice creams and sorbets...

Refuge du Montenvers

The Refuge du Montenvers is a place steeped in history and authenticity. Built in 1880 to accommodate the first mountaineers and travellers to visit the Mer de Glace.

Le Panoramique Mer de Glace

Panoramique restaurant. Terrasse with view over the Mer de Glace glacier

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The famous little red train takes passengers from Chamonix (1035 m) to the Montenvers station (1913 m) in 20 minutes. On arrival, the view of the Mer de Glace is breathtaking, bearing witness to the effects of climate change.

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